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feature 36 T HE 85086 BACKTO-SCHOOL GUIDE Handy tips and info for the first day of class

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Local wares, websites, social media, and more Fun things to do in August

FACES

Beauty is more than skin deep with Christina Bishop

STEALS & DEALS

Dealista Judy Weston on back-to-school savings

MONUMENTS

A stunning display of steel and concrete

PERSPECTIVE

The responsibilities of your local constable

OUTTAKES

Seen in the community

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George Malki earns a spot on a pro soccer team

GET TO KNOW Sofia Christine Wylie

PARENTING

Teach your daughter well

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42 H ISTORY

It always rains after a dry spell

44 R OOMS

Authentic artifacts find a place in an Anthem home

food 48 H OME COOKING Pack a nutritious school lunch

better 52 PREVENTION

Keep the back-to-school bugs at bay

54 HAIR

The latest hairstyles for back-to-school style

56 H EALTH

Teaching kids to love real food

58 B EAUTY

What you need to know about dermal fillers

60 I NSIDE

Ask the local pharmacist

62 C ROSSWORD

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between neighbors Back-to-School in 85086 Every August, we’re left wondering, where did the summer go? Of course, it still feels like summer, at least as far as the scorching heat is concerned. Yet, as our kids embark on a new school year this month, it’s time to bid adieu to languid evenings hanging out by the pool and instead brace for early morning carpools. With this in mind, we bring you our inaugural back-to-school issue.

Complete with a handy guide to schools in the area and an introduction to some of the community’s standout teachers, this issue is full of tips and information to help Adam Toren Publisher make the transition to a fresh school year easier on stuadam@85086magazine.com dents and parents alike.

But before we completely say adios to summer, we have some good news. As most of you know, Anthem’s 15th Annual Independence Day fireworks display was canceled this year because of high winds, dust, and lightning. While disappointing, the Anthem Community Council immediately began working with the pyrotechnics company on the best schedule, resources, and value before rescheduling. It’s our pleasure to announce that a New Year’s Eve event that has been in the works that includes a short fireworks finale planned to close out the evening will now be doubly exciting.

The ACC announced that the community will be treated to a full show on New Year’s Eve with the unused July 3 fireworks inventory, which is being safely stored in an ATF bunker until the event.

“Having the launch on New Year’s Eve won in our books over doing a random stand-alone event,” says Michele DeMichele, director of special events. “This way, we have the opportunity to close out the 15th anniversary year with an extraspecial touch and really celebrate all this community has to offer.” In addition to the fireworks launch, the New Year’s Eve event on Dec. 31, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. (to chime it in with the East Coast’s New Year’s Eve) will feature music, a movie on the big screen, a synthetic ice-skating rink, food vendors, and activities for the whole family.

Expect 85086 Magazine to keep you posted on event developments as they’re released.

In closing, we send our condolences to the Hallsey family. As we sat down to write this, we learned of the passing of 15-year-old Tyler Hallsey, a beloved member of the 85086 community. Tyler bravely battled with pontine glioma, a tumor surrounding his brain stem. As Hands Across Anthem shared on their Facebook page, Matthew Toren “Tyler Hallsey was a true inspiration to anyone that Publisher was lucky enough to know him. We are saddened by his matthew@85086magazine.com passing, and we hold on to knowing that he is finally free of his pain.” To learn more about Tyler and the impact he had on the community, visit prayfortyler.com.

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Schoolyard Etiquette Talk to your children about bullying.

Children in 85086 are bursting with excitement at the start of a new school year. All this energy is accompanied by change, which can also ignite emotional insecurities and challenges and fuel bullying. Help dampen this behavior with these tips.

Tips • Encourage your children to talk about what’s going on in their school, playground, activities, and social circles. Don’t assume that no news is good news.

• Listen in a caring and nonjudgmental way, and resist the temptation to jump in and “fix it” for them. Reassure them that you love and support them and you will help them through this difficult time.

• Coach your children in positive ways. Explain that there are solutions other than retaliation.

• Work with the school administration to protect students and prevent bullying.

• Take an active role in their social circles. Participate with your children and their friends—for instance, have lunch on campus and observe verbal and nonverbal cues among classmates.

• Reassure your children that it’s okay to seek help from a teacher, an administrator, or another school staff member they trust. Make clear the difference between tattling and informing an adult.

• Most importantly, don’t overreact. Keep calm, and don’t subject your children to your own fears and emotions. Listen quietly, and allow yourself time to process the information before launching into action.

If you know someone in serious distress or danger, don’t ignore the problem. For more information, visit stopbullying.gov.

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Local Preventative Heart Screening The Anthony Bates Foundation brings attention to sudden cardiac death.

By Sam Perry

Everyone knows how it feels to be ill. Pain and discomfort, though alarming, are nature’s warning signs that something is wrong with the body. But what happens when someone is sick and their symptoms are unperceivable? How can people know they’re in danger without feeling it?

That’s exactly the kind of problem that the Anthony Bates Foundation hopes to solve. Founded in memory of its namesake, who fell victim to sudden cardiac death (SDC) on a football field at the age of 20, the organization provides preventative heart screenings to the general public.

These tests are especially critical in saving the lives of student athletes with heart conditions like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (enlarged heart) that go undetected in

Sam’s father made it to her graduation just a week after surgery.

routine doctor visits. Because such tests cost anywhere from $500 to $1,600, the free cardiac screening is a rare opportunity to secure the safety of yourself and your loved ones.

For these reasons, our family took advantage of the screening one year ago.

Though initially uncertain about how the event worked, we found ourselves among a host of professionals and a crowd eager to receive their results. The entire process was efficient and comfortable from the get-go to the last table.

Before we exited, a doctor sat down and explained each person’s evaluation. This particular line seemed to move quickly— that is, until my dad’s turn came. He was pulled aside. His face tightened with concern as the rest of our family stood off to the side, waiting for the verdict.

As it turns out, my father had developed an aortic aneurysm, which is an abnormal stretching of the heart’s main artery. His ascending aorta was enlarged to over six centimeters instead of the normal two to three size. With that kind of strain, it was fit to dissect at any given second.

My dad should have been dead long before the screening.

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idly—the evaluations, the preparation, the open-heart surgery, the recovery. I can’t help but wonder how shocked we would have been had my dad simply dropped one day without any warning.

The Anthony Bates Foundation not only saved my father’s life but also made his journey easier through their recommendations and advice. I cannot overemphasize how critical it is to detect possible medical conditions early for both children and adults alike. In fact, the Youth Cardiac Screening Event is back in town this year.

It will offer echocardiograms (ECHO) and electrocardiograms (EKG) at the Outlets at Anthem on August 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

People 12 years and older are encouraged to sign up.

While the examinations are free, the foundation does request a $65 tax-deductible donation per person. The funds will go toward furthering the program and purchasing defibrillators for local schools.

To make an appointment, call (602) 482-5606 or e-mail appts@anthonybates.org.

For more information, visit anthonybates.org.

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Take your family to Radio Disney and the Road Crew for singing, dancing, prizes, and all kinds of neat activities at Desert Ridge Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit shopdesertridge.com/summer.

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Are you 18 or older and love to make crafts? At Made By Hand at North Valley Regional Library, you can knit, crochet, macramé, or anything else involving thread, every Thursday this month at 1 p.m. To find out more, visit mcldaz.org.

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Have a musical prodigy at home? Help his or her learning process along at the MIMkids Mini Music Makers from 11 p.m. to 11:45 a.m. For more information, visit mim.org.

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Java & Jammin’ Listen to a free concert as acoustic performers take their places on the Terrace of the Anthem Civic Building. Free coffee is available.

9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, visit onlineatanthem.com/event/java-jammin.

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Try a variety of treats and snacks, sip on wondrous tea, and relax at Anthem Community Center’s Tea on The Terrace from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more information, visit onlineatanthem.com/event/tea-terrace.

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Meet with the Daisy Mountain Tea Party Patriots from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to chat with city officials about the current issues in and around the Anthem Community.

For more information, visit onlineatanthem.com/calendar.

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Discuss the community and meet new people at the New Friends of the Library Meeting at North Valley Regional Library at Boulder Creek High School at 7 p.m. For more information, visit mcldaz.org.

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Bring the family and celebrate the new school year with games, prizes, music, and lots of great activities at North Valley Family Night at The Shops at Norterra from 6 to 7 p.m., powered by Radio Disney. To find out more, visit norterrashopping.com/events.

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Show off those years of training at the gym at the Anthem Sprint Triathlon, presented by Tribe Multisport, at the Anthem Community Center. For more information, visit 4peaksracing.com/events/anthem-sprint-triathlon-2014.

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Have a calling for theater? Show us your talents at the Musical Theater of Anthem’s Auditions for Charlotte’s Web (ages 10 to 13) and Into the Woods (age 14 to adult). For more information, contact Jackie Hammond at 602-743-9892 or musicaltheatreofanthem@gmail.com.

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Enjoy a delicious breakfast and listen to the wise words of County Attorney Bill Montgomery at the District 1 Community Breakfast.

For more information, visit onlineatanthem.com/events.

Are you a senior? If so, enjoy Senior Discount Tuesdays at the Outlets at Anthem and get up to 20 percent off your purchases! For more information, visit outletsanthem.com.

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Haboob Halts Beloved Independence Day Event Fireworks canceled for Fourth of July celebration

By Sam Perry

Hundreds invaded Anthem Park this July 3 expecting an extravagant Independence Day Celebration. Unfortunately, emergency dust storm warnings tolled an hour before festivities began. As time would tell, the fireworks were not meant to be.

Nevertheless, the celebration began promptly at 6 p.m., per usual. The baseball fields boasted two sets of children’s rides, various food vendors, and music. Trouble arrived around 7:30 p.m. as mustard-colored dust clouds consumed the sky. By 8 p.m., vendors were packed and most attendees had left, leaving the park eerily desolate.

While disappointing, the Anthem Community Council immediately began working with the pyrotechnics company on the best schedule, resources, and value before rescheduling. The New Year’s Eve event that has been in the works that includes a short fireworks finale planned to close out the evening will now be doubly exciting.

The Anthem Community Council announced that the community will be treated to a full show on New Year’s Eve with the unused July 3 fireworks inventory, which is being safely stored in an ATF bunker until the event.

Sam Perry is a local aspiring author and current English undergrad at ASU. In her free time, she nerds out over TV, movies, and books.

A lifelong learner, she hopes to earn a doctorate and travel the world in the future.

If you know of any events happening in the area or have photos you would like to share with us, please submit them to events@85086magazine.com. To see outtakes of our events, visit our website at 85086magazine.com.

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Picture of Lies The 85086 Book Club takes on an intriguing novel from an awardwinning Anthem author.

By Kristine Abrams Gresh

Wow! I haven’t read a book that fast in years!

The Fault in Our Stars was smart, witty, and well written. And thank goodness; because the subject matter was heavy and intense, it definitely needed balance, and author John Green provided it. Green handled both the larger story and the small details incredibly well. Because of this, the reader experiences many emotions throughout the book, which makes it an enjoyable multilayer experience rather than a one-dimensional, “flat” read.

Our next book, I am so excited to say, is Picture of Lies by C.C. Harrison. Having lived in Anthem for 11 years (so she’s almost a “native”), Harrison is a true 85086 author—an award-winning 85086 author! Picture of Lies was the 2012 Next Generation Indie Book suspense winner.

Kristine Abrams Gresh has been a freelance writer and an avid reader for several years.

Originally from Brooklyn, New York, she now lives in Anthem with her husband and son. She loves a good book and is determined to write one of her own someday.

Harrison writes suspenseful stories about ordinary people caught in extraordinary circumstances.

In the summary for this story, Picture of Lies, we learn that journalist Keegan Thomas has been living a nightmare of guilt and grief since her little girl, Daisy, was kidnapped. Authorities have not been able to find her. Then, on what is supposed to be a working vacation, Keegan travels to Monument Valley, specifically the Navajo Indian Reservation, seeking the whereabouts of people in a 50-year-old photograph found in her grandfather’s belongings after his death. What Keegan thought would be a restful break from her personal troubles turns out to be the opposite.

The Indians do not welcome this stranger carrying a picture of their people, some of them dead.

While navigating the mysterious ways of the Navajo, Keegan is told one of the children in the photograph was kidnapped by missionaries and taken to a boarding school.

But that is just the first lie…

What follows is a web of deception that stretches back two generations, and the truth Keegan learns about her own family is the most shocking betrayal of all. Nothing can prepare her for the danger she encounters when she becomes the target of a powerful U.S. senator who will do anything to stop her from telling what she knows about the “picture of lies.”

Even more exciting?

C.C. Harrison has agreed to answer reader questions and even discuss the book with us—in person! This is one of the benefits of such a local author. We’ll set up a time and place, probably for September.

E-mail us, or watch our Facebook page and the next issue for details.

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Seems full of suspense and twists to me––I’m eager to get started. And what’s interesting is that Harrison actually did live in Monument Valley on the Navajo Indian Reservation as a VISTA volunteer. She says it was a life-changing experience and a great influence on her writing. So, a lot of what she experienced during her time there is in her books, including Picture of Lies.

As always, I hope you read along, keep your eyes peeled for the hidden copy, and let us know what you think!

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In the Game for Good George Malki earns a spot playing for the Montreal Impact professional soccer team.

By Sara Goodwin

George Malki, the son of local restaurateur Sarge Malki, has soccer in his blood, and he has a spot on the Montreal Impact professional soccer team to prove it.

“My dad told me right after I was born, he put a soccer ball between my feet and I started doing kicking motions with my feet,” Malki says. His father and uncles played soccer, and now Malki’s younger brothers, Daniel and Andrew, are playing as well.

Malki grew up playing soccer. At 2 or 3 years old, he was already kicking the ball around, and by 5 or 6, he was playing competitively in Chicago.

Malki moved to Arizona when he was around 7 years old and did most of his growing up here. He started playing recreational soccer and then joined the Sereno Soccer Club. He also played for SC del Sol soccer club for a year.

One of Malki’s favorite soccer memories was when he was 8 and played with the Sereno Soccer Club in the Nomads Soccer Showcase. “It was probably the biggest tournament for youth in the nation back then, and we actually went there and won it all,” he says.

Another one of Malki’s favorite memories playing soccer was qualifying for the U.S. under-17 men’s national soccer team during his junior year. “That was a big step for me—big accomplishment,” he says. He moved to Florida for his junior year to play for the team.

After high school, Malki went on to the California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California, for four years, where he majored in industrial technology and played on its soccer team during his entire college stint.

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Malki, which surprised him. He says he thought a team would draft him in the third or fourth round, but Montreal got him in the second.

“It was funny because I watched the first five picks of the first two rounds and I fell asleep,” he says. “And I woke up to a call saying, ‘Hey, you just got drafted by Montreal!’”

Throughout his soccer career, Malki has suffered several injuries—groin tears, sprained ankles, and sports hernias. Two weeks into the pre-season this January, he suffered a double sports hernia and had surgery on it a few months ago. After rehabbing from the surgery, he went back to Montreal on July 8.

Another obstacle for Malki is his love of hockey. Aside from soccer, he played hockey for 15 years and he says it was difficult to manage going to the different practices. “I would go to soccer practice, and my dad would pick me up straight from soccer and I’d change into my hockey gear in the car and hit the ice,” he says.

Malki says he wouldn’t have made it this far without his family, teammates,

Sara is a Maryland native and a junior journalism major at the University of Maryland.

Currently an intern at 85086 Magazine , she hopes to work for a fashion or lifestyle magazine after she graduates. and his private trainer, Petar Baralic.

Baralic helped Malki to develop his left foot—his weak foot—and this has been a huge factor in his success. And without his family, “there’s no way I’d be where I’m at for sure,” he says.

“It was very hard for my dad to keep me in both hockey and soccer, but he found a way to do it. He never told me he was struggling,” Malki says.

Malki’s parents, Sarge and Maggie, own Anthem’s Café Provence. Although it’s a family-owned business, Malki says he can’t see himself taking it over if it comes to that. “I think that I’ll pass on the restaurant business and hopefully focus something on soccer—I want to be in the game still,” he says with satisfaction.

So you want to play professional soccer?

Here are some of Malki’s tips.

• Get focused at a young age.

• Train every day.

• During the off-season, Malki says he works out four to five times a week and focuses on lifting.

• During the pre-season, he runs a lot and loses the excess weight he gained from lifting.

• You can’t get distracted, especially with partying in high school.

• You have to have a narrow mindset and stay on the path.

• Stay humble.

• Remember, “it’s not really a straight line to success; there’s ups and downs, for sure.”

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fresh | FACES

Beauty Is Only Skin Deep—Or Is It?

Writer and photographer Dawn Hamm catches up with Anthem’s Christina “Tina” Bishop.

By Dawn Hamm Photos by Dawn Hamm Photography

Christina “Tina” Bishop, born and raised in Billings, Montana, has always enjoyed making people feel good and beautiful.

At the tender age of 17, she started doing hair. Tina loved the learning and creative process so much that she remained a “professional student” for years. At age 21, she moved to Arizona, where she assisted at Vidal Sassoon and learned their handson techniques. She then studied advanced color and hair science with Aveda. Tina gained vast salon experience in Montana and Scottsdale, Arizona, and engaged in a different side of styling during the time she commuted to Los Angeles to work films and runway shows. She thrived on

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the energy and creative outlets that those exciting opportunities afforded to her.

She met her husband, a Phoenix firefighter, in 1994, and together they had three daughters: Brielle, Cierra, and Madison. Tina’s passion quickly changed gears from the fast-paced industry to which she had grown accustomed to being a handson mom. She opened an Aveda Spa, but after a couple of years sold it so she could spend more time with her family.

Wanting a small-town feel, Tina and her husband moved their family to Anthem in 2006. Tina worked at various salons but found that this was not bringing her the inner peace she so desperately desired and needed. She began to notice that most of her clientele came in to see her not only to look better but also to feel better. Some even jokingly referred to Tina as their “salon psychologist!”

Her clients had become her friends, and she had become their trusted confidant and adviser.

She recalls, “Many people came to the salon in search of a physical change that would make them feel better or happier—longer or shorter hair, a color change, or even a total makeover— but no matter what they had done at the salon, I would hear the same complaints and sadness the next time they were in my chair. I finally realized that what they actually were in need of was to find their inner

beauty. We need to change from within so we can love ourselves. It is then that we find inner peace and happiness, and not only learn how to love and accept ourselves but to love and accept others as well.”

Tina felt it was her duty not only to help people look their best, but also to help them discover their inner beauty and how to let it shine. “Positive energy, laughter, and hope are all most of us need to persevere through trials,” she said.

In 2010, Tina faced her own horrific trial. Tragedy struck her family when her husband suddenly passed away. “As usual, our community was amazing, but I continued doing hair for only a short time after his passing,” she said. “I was living in a major fog and making some very unstable decisions.” She now refers to those actions with a smile, calling them “growing experiences.”

Tina dove into spirituality, frequenting the tranquility and spirituality of Sedona, where she obtained her Reiki master and crystal-healing certifications. Reiki is a Japanese healing modality, or what many consider “energy work.” Her focus shifted to healing people’s emotional well-being as well as their physical appearance. “I can see the transformation in someone when they find inner harmony,” Tina says.

“They find balance in life, love, and work.

They are happy.”

After a three-year absence, Tina has returned to the salon and the creativity of hair design that she has always loved.

While working at Michael Alexander Sa-

lon & Spa in Anthem Wednesdays through Saturdays, she is able to focus on people’s outer beauty. On her off-time, she shifts to helping people find their inner beauty. She accomplishes that partly as a published author. Move Toward Love has just been released, Emerging is due out in the late fall, and her current project, Awaken, will come out in the spring of 2015.

Tina’s goal is to not only continue to work in the salon, but also to open a small business with her friend, Toni Spets, a life coach and author. Their business will be geared toward energy work, psychic gallery readings, meditation circles, and more. Want to connect with your inner beauty and energy? Contact Tina at tina.bishop28@yahoo.com.

An Anthem resident since 2002, Dawn Hamm is an animal lover who believes in living life to its fullest and paying it forward. She is a nurse as well as a lifestyle photographic artist who specializes in capturing the essence of pets and their people. She also volunteers countless hours to animal rescue.

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fresh | STEALS & DEALS

Back-to-School Bargains

Heading back to class? Local dealista Judy Weston has some tips for you.

It’s hard to believe that another summer is gone and the kids are going back to school!

It seems like only yesterday that I was taking my youngest shopping for the very first time. Now I’m sending her off for her senior year in high school, and sadly, this will be my last back-to-school shop.

Here are a few tips I’ve learned over the years to help stay within my budget.

1. Set a budget for each child The average family spends over $600 per child on back-to-school supplies, clothing, electronics, etc. By setting a budget for each child, you’ll know exactly what you have to work with, which will help you reduce those impulse buys. Allotting each child a certain amount that they have for backpacks, lunch boxes, and so on will help them learn to manage the money that they’ve been given.

2. Check your inventory Though it’s fun to get a whole bunch of new items for school, it may not be necessary. Have your children empty his or her backpacks and take stock of what they still have available for this coming year. Allowing your children to cross items that they already have off their lists gives them a sense of ownership and control over this chaotic time. Then, when you take them shopping, bring the list with you and allow them to retrieve the items and cross them off that same list.

3. Make sure to use your coupons Though larger stores may tempt you with 10-cent markers, the other items you need will most likely be marked up. The best way to really take advantage of all the savings is to scour the ads thoroughly, make a list of each store and its best sales, and then price-match all the items at Walmart or another discount store.

If price-matching is not for you, then it may be worth your while to hit the various stores for the lowest sale prices.

4. Reuse your backpacks I used to go the cheap backpack way but then discovered that most good-quality backpacks come with a warranty. For instance, Jansport guarantees their backpacks for life.

If your backpack breaks, you can return it to their service center for a free repair. If they can’t repair it, they’ll replace it for free. How can you beat that?

5. Host a clothing-swap party Invite your children’s friends’ moms over for a night of wine, snacks, and clothes swapping. Each mom should bring 10 items of clothing that are free of rips, tears, or stains. The idea is that each person will leave with 10 “new” items for their children. Be sure that your kids are off with Dad or at a friend’s house!

6. Pack lunches Skip the Lunchables, school lunches, and snack-size treats, and pack your own. When my kids were young, a few of us moms bought in bulk and split the goods. We would have an afternoon of packaging the bulk items into individual servings, making them easy to grab

Judy is an Anthem resident and a mother. She has worked in the coupon and savings field for over 13 years.

Her philosophy is to save more so she can give more.

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and go. This greatly reduces your per-serving cost. To make lunches extra special for them, include a note from home. A little construction paper to make a quick heart will mean the world to a child who may be feeling a little homesick on his or her first day. I still write notes occasionally for my high-schooler, and she loves it. Her friends think it’s amazing that her mom still cares enough to write her little notes, and she cherishes them.

7. Avoid the back-to-school outfit I know that’s a tough one. But, let’s face it—here in the Valley of the Sun, summer will be around until the end of October. Fashion is very fickle, especially for school-age children. What may seem super-cool two weeks before school begins is out of date two weeks after school has started. I have learned many an expensive lesson this way (These items are great for your clothing swap, by the way).

These helpful hints will help you stay on track with your budget. But the most important thing to save are the memories that you make. Make the most of these special back-to-school moments. They pass by way too fast.

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fresh | MONUMENT

A Sight to Behold A stunning display of steel and concrete, the Cave Creek Monuments represent the western heritage of the area.

Local artist Mark Carroll’s latest creation is a sight to behold in Cave Creek. Standing 9 feet tall, the Cave Creek Monuments are located on Cave Creek Road at the north and south entrances into town.

The monuments comprise two lifesize stainless-steel metal sculptures of a horse rising on its hind legs. These stunning pieces of art are perfect representations of Arizona and Cave Creek’s western community. Each piece was constructed by hand at The Sculpture Studio in Cave Creek, owned by Carroll.

Carroll is originally from the Northeast, and he grew up with the love of art in his veins. His father was a master sculptor who worked with wood and stone. His mother was an oil painter. Ironically, during his lifetime, Carroll never had an interest in sculpting wood or stone, but eventually it became his passion.

“After my father’s death, I was left his pneumatic stone tools,” Carroll says. “I didn’t know how to use them. I had missed a great opportunity to learn from a master.”

Growing up, Carroll’s interest was in

The Tow n of C ave C reekfo r poured th e conc rete ba ses th e monuments . photography and painting, which led to a bachelor’s in liberal arts and a master’s in art education. It wasn’t until his high school teaching career that sculpting became more appealing.

“A teacher friend of mine was a woodcarver and introduced me to carving wildlife in base wood,” Carroll says. “My carving career started by carving duck decoys and decorative birds.”

After a 10-year career in teaching, Carroll went on to pursue his artistic endeavors by opening a studio in upstate New York. During this time, he began receiving

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requests for commissions.

One of them was for the Buffalo Science Museum.

Carroll made a sculpture of an archaeopteryx, which is a prehistoric reptile-like bird—a combination of a dinosaur and a modern bird. And for over 20 years, Carroll was a model maker for the toy industry, particularly Fisher-Price.

“I would receive a drawing from the designer and would sculpt the model master that was used to make the steel molds for casting the parts in plastic,” Carroll says.

But as the industry moved into the digital age, Carroll’s work by hand with wax was no longer needed, although he still creates “preliminaries” out of urethane foam for Fisher-Price’s designers. About this time, his preference for carving stone began to develop. He first took classes at Carving Studio in Vermont and learned how to use the tools and carve granite and marble. He also attended the annual Indiana Limestone Symposium for 12 years. He traveled to various states to hone his craft.

“Immediately, I was hooked,” Carroll says. “I fell in love with stone carving. My education continued with learning the techniques for carving limestone. Each type of stone has different techniques and tools for carving.”

In 2009, Carroll decided a change was

needed and headed out west for Arizona.

He set up his studio on Hidden Valley Drive, where he’s continued to carve out a successful career. Over the last few years, he’s worked combining different materials, such as granite and stainless steel or rusty steel and limestone.

“Welding steel was a revelation to me,” Carroll says. “Unlike sculpting wood or stone—which is a subtractive process— when welding steel, you can build out in any direction. If you change your mind about a part you just added, cut it off and weld it someplace else.”

As for the Cave Creek Monuments, he felt that a horse would be an appropriate image to depict the town. Carroll started the sculpture last December. While he had drawings of the horse, making the actual sculpture was a trial-and-error process. “I worked consistently on it for six months, racking up hundreds of hours of plasma cutting and welding all the parts for the two monuments,” he says.

Julie Carlson is a local freelance writer and an aspiring screenwriter.

Sculpting the horses was something he did himself, relying on his own imagination and love for animals and nature. After welding the armature, made up of 304 stainless-steel square tubes, Carroll began welding the ”ribbon” shapes first out of parchment paper and then out of stainless steel to weld to the armature. But after he was finished, he didn’t like what he saw.

“I cut all the parts off, plasma-cut new parts, and welded it back on,” he says.

Finally, he was satisfied. The town crew poured the concrete foundations, which was a big help to Carroll in installing the bases and the horses.

Carroll continues to receive commissions in person, at art shows, or through his website. One of his largest projects aside from the Cave Creek Monuments was for the Towamensin Corporate Center in Philadelphia.

“I carved a 5-ton block of granite and made a model for the bronze trefoil knot on top,” Carroll says of the project.

Carroll has done other work for Cave Creek, including creating the Town Hall’s gorgeous Western-inspired sign out of high density urethane foam. He’s currently working on new sculptures for art shows as well as a stainless steel and glass sculpture. For more information about Carroll and his work, visit thesculpturestudio.com.

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fresh | PERSPECTIVE Standards for constables are set in part by the Constable Ethics, Standards, and Training Board. The board sets the professional standards for constables throughout Arizona, ensures that every constable is meeting his or her continuing education requirements, and provides supplemental funding to counties for constable training and equipment.

To Protect and Serve Judge Gerald A. Williams explains the responsibilities of your local constable.

Unless you have been a domestic-abuse victim and needed someone to serve an order of protection on your behalf, you may not know what a constable does. In fact, if you ask most people what a constable is, they will probably tell you something about an unarmed British police officer. In Arizona, constables are significantly different and have historical roots that include Wyatt Earp’s brother, Virgil, who once served as a constable in Prescott.

Constables help protect victims by serving orders of protection and injunctions against harassment. Orders of protection are served on the defendant at no cost to the victim. Constables also locate criminal suspects and serve them with a summons directing them to appear before a justice of the peace.

In Maricopa County, constables are best known for the unfortunate duty of executing writs of restitution in landlord-tenant cases. Evicting people from their residence is usually an unpleasant task, but doing so often serves to protect the public, especially when it has been discovered that a neighborhood rental property has been operating as a meth lab.

Another duty of constables involves following up on arrest warrants. By aggressively pursuing defendants who have an active arrest warrant for failing to pay their criminal fines, four full-time deputy constables collected $503,000 in the most recent fiscal year, with an eye-popping grand total of $1,756,000 since the pilot program was launched in May 2009.

One justice of the peace and one constable are elected from each justice court precinct for a four-year term. To help ensure that they reflect the values of the local community, both are required to live in the justice court precinct they serve.

The present constable for the North Valley Justice Court is Phil Hazlett. Before becoming a constable, he worked as a law-enforcement officer with various agencies.

Constable Hazlett served in the United States Marine Corps and is a Vietnam veteran.

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The board’s purpose is to accept, investigate, and resolve complaints against constables and reviewing and awarding grants from funds collected from writ fees collected in accordance with A.R.S. § 11-445.

More information about the board is available at cestb.az.gov.

Judge Gerald A. Williams is the justice of the peace for the North Valley Justice Court. The court’ s jurisdiction includes Anthem and Desert Hills.

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First-Day Jitters Tips for a stress-free back-toschool send-off.

With the lazy days of summer coming to an end, it’s time for moms and dads to start changing gears and think about school starting. Whether this off-to-school routine is old hat for you or it’s your first time sending your little angel off to the uncharted territory of kindergarten or first grade, don’t let the back-to-school jitters get you down.

Try these suggestions for a stress-free send-off!

• Get your routine on. During the summer, you’ve enjoyed the freedom of carefree mornings, missed bedtimes, and sugar-packed popsicles, but none of that will fly when the school year rolls around. Ease back into a routine the week before school starts, and by the time it does, early mornings and bedtimes won’t be so intolerable.

• Create a practice plan. Attend the school’s open-house night and meet the teacher. If it’s only for the parents, ask the administration when you can bring the kids by to see their classroom, locate the restrooms, and find out where the office and nurse’s station are. Jot down any questions your child asks you, and e-mail the teacher.

• Have everything on hand and placed properly. Lay out everything the night before, from the toothbrush to clothes and hair accessories. You’d be surprised at how the simplest things like a missing sock or discovering that you’re out of your child’s favorite toothpaste can set the morning into a tailspin.

• Discuss drop-off and pickup locations and times. Reassure your child that Mommy, Daddy, or both will be back and will pick him or her up right here, right at this time! Be sure to send the young scholar off with a big hug and kiss.

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Q&A

Sofia Christine Wylie

Q: W hat advice would you give to your younger self?

A: Don’t care too much about what others think, and have fun!

Q: W hat comes to you naturally?

A: Dancing and caring for other people.

Q: W hat are you most proud of?

A: I’m proud of my family, and I am also proud of performing at nationals in Las Vegas.

Q: B est words of wisdom you’ve received?

A: When Mikaylah Harp, my solo dance instructor/choreographer, told me before a performance: “You are not dancing tonight to beat anyone else. You are dancing because you love it!”

Q: W hat’s next?

A: S ince performing my solo at the 2014 Starpower National Dance Championships in Las Vegas, I want to dance even more.

FAVORITES Escape: Going to the beach Meal in town: Anthem’s Ebisu Sushi & Grill Musician/band: All types of music Annual event: Going to Disneyland for my mom’s birthday the day before Christmas

“ You a re n ot d an c in g ton ig h t t o b e a t a n y on e else . You a re d an c in g b ec a use y ou lo ve it ! ”

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ofia is a 10-year-old local girl who loves to dance 24/7! Currently homeschooled, Sofia spends most of her day studying; watching her new Yorkie, Baby Violet; and dancing three to four hours a day. Sofia has spent the past year dancing at Arizona Dance Artistry (AZDA) in Phoenix on 1745 W. Deer Valley Rd. This summer, Sofia is spending her time dancing at Diverse Elements Dance Intensive and various dance workshops.

Sofia has won several dance scholarships and was awarded the titles of 2014 Arizona Jr. Miss Starpower and best overall dancer in her age group at the 2014 Celebrity Dance Competition. She performed a solo at the Starpower National Dance Championships in Las Vegas in July, where she was rewarded the highest score of five stars by the judges and placed second in the 9-11 Power Division for Contemporary Dance.

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Teach Your Daughter Well

Life coach Dr. Chris Wylie talks about the influence a father can have on his daughter’s worldview.

As a father of two amazing girls, I wanted to speak to the fathers out there. As a life coach, I teach parenting classes, and more and more fathers are coming and asking questions that really hit home!

The main point I try to teach fathers is that they matter in their daughters’ understanding of how to be a friend and eventually a wife. A father’s influence in his daughter’s life shapes her self-esteem, self-image, confidence, and opinions of men. How a father talks to his wife will serve as an example for his daughter to build from in her own life.

Every father wants to protect his daughters and teach them about relationships, but most men never talk to their daughters about it. This is such a weird topic for many teenage girls to begin with, so talking to their father about boys has become something that almost never happens. With this in mind, I urge fathers to take a few minutes and read this article to their daughters and then have a discussion to see what blossoms within the hearts of both daddy and daughter.

Before you let your daughter out of your house with a young man: 1. Teach your daughter to acknowledge that problems exist, and show her how to talk about them confidently with a man.

2. Tell your daughter not to repress her emotions and disregard her own needs in a relationship with a man.

3. Tell her not to deny, ignore, or avoid difficult emotions for the sake of keeping a relationship with a man.

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4. Tell her how important it is for her to stay connected with who she is in the relationship.

5. Teach her how to talk things out without fear of losing him.

6. Teach her not to be afraid to confront her boyfriend when he bothers her or wants her to do something that she disagrees with.

Dr. Chris Wylie is a life coach and founder and president of Life Coaching for Life center of Phoenix. He can be reached through his website at lifecoachingdr.com.

7. Tell her not to be afraid to express her true emotions and feelings.

8. Teach her how to trust someone while staying true to herself.

9. Show her how to identify her emotions and deal with them without the help of a man.

10. Teach her how to place greater attention on her mental and physical health before trying to save or nurture someone else.

11. Tell her not to sacrifice her needs to impress a man.

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2013 369 sold, Low $97,000

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2014 273 sold, Low $100,000 $250,149 $575,000

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Private and Charter Schools Adams Traditional Academy (K–8) 2323 W. Parkside Ln. Phoenix atachoice.org (602) 938-5517 Atonement Lutheran School (P–8) 4001 W. Beardsley Rd. Glendale atonementlutheranschool.org (623) 374-3019 Canyon Pointe Academy (K–6) 4941 W. Union Hills Dr. Glendale mycanyon.org (602) 896-1166

Anthem Preparatory Academy (K–12) 39808 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy.

Anthem anthemprep.org (623) 465-4776 Brightmont Academy (6–12) 2222 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd., #110 Phoenix brightmontacademy.com (623) 738-0710 Challenge Charter School (K-6) 5801 W. Greenbriar Dr. Glendale challengecharterschool.net (602) 938-5411

Hearn Academy (K-8) 17606 N. 7th Ave. Phoenix hearnacademy.org (602) 896-9160

Imagine School at Bell Canyon (K-8) 18052 N. Black Canyon Highway Phoenix imaginebellcanyon.org (602) 547-7920

Northwest Christian School (K-12) 16041 N. 43rd Ave. Phoenix northwestchristianschool.org (602) 978-5134

Stepping Stones Academy (K-8) 35812 N. 7th St. Phoenix steppingstonesacademy.org (623) 465-4910

Ridgeline Academy (K-8) 33625 N. North Valley Pkwy., Phoenix ridgeline.teamcfa.org (623) 223-1335 Ridgeline Academy provides families with a community school culture and small class sizes Utilizes enriched Core Knowledge curriculum and high academic expectations in a respect-based learning environment supported by character-based education

Caurus Academy (K-8) 41900 N. 42nd Ave. Anthem caurusacademy.org (623) 551-5083

Teacher Nomination Erin Regan, fourthgrade teacher at Caurus Academy

“Ms. Regan has been with Caurus Academy for two school years and is going on her third school year. Ms. Regan is not only a great teacher, but she goes above and beyond her normal teacher expectations.

Ms. Regan knows each individual student of hers and invests her extra time in making sure that all students are meeting their grade expectations and she pushes students to strive for more than just academics. She makes sure her students are well rounded in life and gives them responsibilities that will allow them to succeed in the future. She has volunteered her time to assist in after-school sports, by coaching, sub coaching and just being a cheerleader for the students at home and away games, and she is involved with many other after-school activities. Ms. Regan has a love for children and a desire to see them succeed and it shows in how she spends her time with the students at Caurus Academy.”

—The staff at Caurus Academy

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North Valley Christian Academy (P-8) 42101 N. 41st Dr. Phoenix northvalleyca.org (623) 551-3454

Starting Blocks Academy (P & K) 42101 N. 41st Dr. Anthem startingblocksacademy.com (480) 818-8428

Teacher Nomination Teresa Kruger, preschool teacher at Starting Blocks Academy Teacher Nomination Rachel Oakeson, firstgrade teacher at North Valley Christian Academy

“Mrs. Oakeson has a master’s degree in education and teaches first grade at NVCA and she exemplifies the school’s vision and mission statement of ‘preparing Christian leaders for all of life in the 21st century.’ She is always well prepared and creative. She brings the class to life with her enthusiasm for learning. She is a model of Christian character as she interacts with her students, parents, and colleagues. She goes above and beyond both in her classroom and outside of it. Her Christian faith and walk carries over into every aspect of her daily life, making an impact not only on the students but also on the families and school environment. When asked about Mrs. Oakeson, a classroom parent said, ‘She is an excellent teacher! She is so caring and the structure of her classroom is amazing.’ She sets high expectations of each student in order for them to succeed. Mrs. Oakeson exemplifies excellence in the classroom and beyond.”

—The staff at NVCA

A private Christian school whose goal is to provide students an education based upon academic excellence and biblical values Carefully selected curriculum academically challenges preschool, elementary, and middle school students, and upholds the Christian standards they seek to develop

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“The staff and preschool students at Starting Blocks Academy are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Teresa Kruger. Ms. Kruger’s bachelor’s degree in early childhood and master’s degree in human services with an emphasis in parent education, along with her 17 years of experience, will complement the Academy’s hands-on faith-based environment with the latest advanced technology. Ms. Kruger’s professional background, love of God, and desire to set goals to help children become productive, responsible, curious, and active learners will prepare a warm, loving Christian environment that forms relationships between children, models enthusiasm for learning, and prepares children to be successful in life.”

—The staff at Starting Blocks Academy

Offers a Christian-based preschool experience that promotes academic excellence for each child and the vision to be a life-long learner Believes a preschool education is a series of new beginnings and challenges that can bring purpose and successful outcomes that will last a lifetime

Westwind Preparatory Academy (9-12) 2045 W. Northern Ave.,Phoenix westwindacademy.org (602) 864-7731 Instruction marked by the seamless integration of technology and a dedication to the mental, physical, and moral development of all students Curriculum founded on the fundamental tradition that values the refinement of thought and fortification of character that charges individuals with the responsibility to the common good and a global perspective of the world and their places in it

Public Elementary and Middle Schools Anthem School (P–8) 41020 NE Freedom Way Anthem anthem.dvusd.org (623) 376-3700

Bellair Elementary School (P–6) 4701 W. Grovers Ave. Glendale bellair.dvusd.org (602) 467-5700

Constitution Elementary School (P–6) 18440 N. 15th Ave Phoenix constitution.dvusd.org (602) 467-6100

Arrowhead Elementary School (P–6) 7490 W. Union Hills Dr. Glendale arrowhead.dvusd.org (623) 376-4100

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Desert Sky Middle School (7&8) 5130 W. Grovers Ave. Glendale desertsky.dvusd.org (602) 467-6500

Diamond Canyon School (P–8) 40004 N. Liberty Bell Way, Anthem diamondcanyon.dvusd.org (623) 445-8000

Desert Mountain School (P–8) 35959 N. 7th Ave. Desert Hills desertmountain.dvusd.org (623) 445-3500

Desert Sage Elementary School (K–6) 4035 W. Alameda Rd. Glendale desertsage.dvusd.org (623) 445-4700

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Hillcrest Middle School (7&8) 22833 N. 71st Ave. Glendale hillcrest.dvusd.org (623) 376-3300

Greenbrier Elementary School (P–6) 6150 W. Greenbriar Dr. Glendale greenbrier.dvusd.org (602) 467-5500

Gavilan Peak School (P–8) 2701 W. Memorial Dr. Anthem gavilanpeak.dvusd.org (623) 445-7400

Las Brisas Elementary School (K–6) 5805 W. Alameda Rd. Glendale lasbrisas.dvusd.org (623) 445-5500

Highland Lakes School (K–8) 19000 N. 63rd Ave. Glendale highlandlakes.dvusd.org (623) 376-4300

Mirage Elementary School (P–6) 3910 W. Grovers Ave. Glendale mirage.dvusd.org (602) 467-5300

Legend Springs Elementary School (P–6) 21150 N. Arrowhead Loop Glendale legendsprings.dvusd.org (623) 376-4500

Mountain Shadows Elementary School (P–6) 19602 N. 45th Ave. Glendale mountainshadows.dvusd.org (623) 445-4300

Teacher Nomination

Diane Harsch, kindergarten teacher at Gavilan Peak “I would like to nominate my grandson’s kindergarten teacher, Diane Harsch. She teaches at Gavilan Peak in Anthem. As with most teachers, she has the patience of a saint, but that is far from all. Even with a large classroom, she manages to tailor things to help the individual child to help them through adjusting to the regimens of school life, helping them realize their strengths and helping them through their weaknesses.

Some kids need extra attention and somehow, she manages to see those kids get it. Personally, I know first hand that she’s also there for her students emotionally. Some kids have some scary things happening at home and Ms. Harsch has a heart as big as they come and lets the kids know they can count on her to help them during those times.”

—Parent Carine Nadel

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE • During early and middle childhood, youngsters need supervision. A responsible adult should be available to get them ready and off to school in the morning and watch over them after school until you return home from work.

• Children approaching adolescence (11- and 12-year-olds) should not come home to an empty house in the afternoon unless they show unusual maturity for their age.

• If alternate adult supervision is not available, parents should make special efforts to supervise their children from a distance. Children should have a set time when they are expected to arrive at home and should check in with a neighbor or with a parent by telephone.

Tips courtesy of the American Academy of Pediatrics, aap.org

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• If you choose a commercial after-school program, inquire about the training of the staff.

There should be a high staffto-child ratio, and the rooms and the playground should be safe.

New River Elementary School (P–6) 48827 N. Black Canyon Freeway New River newriver.dvusd.org (623) 376-3500

Park Meadows Elementary School (P–6) 20012 N. 35th Ave. Glendale parkmeadows.dvusd.org (623) 445-4100

Paseo Hills School (K–8) 3302 W. Louise Dr. Phoenix paseohills.dvusd.org (623) 445-4500

Sierra Verde School (P–8) 7241 W. Rose Garden Ln. Glendale sierraverde.dvusd.org (623) 376-4800

Stetson Hills School (P–8) 25475 N. Stetson Hills Loop Phoenix stetsonhills.dvusd.org (623) 445-5300

Sunrise Elementary School (P–6) 17624 N. 31st Ave. Phoenix sunrise.dvusd.org (602) 467-5900

Terramar School (K–8) 7000 W. Happy Valley Rd. Peoria terramar.dvusd.org (623) 445-7600

High Schools (9-12) Barry Goldwater High School 2820 W. Rose Garden Ln. Phoenix bghs.dvusd.org (623) 445-3000

Sunset Ridge School (K–8) 35707 N. 33rd Lane Phoenix sunsetridge.dvusd.org (623) 445-7800

Norterra Canyon School (K–8) 2200 W. Maya Way Phoenix norterracanyon.dvusd.org (623) 445-8200

Boulder Creek High School 40404 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem bchs.dvusd.org (623) 445-8600

Mountain Ridge High School 22800 N. 67th Ave. Glendale mrhs.dvusd.org (623) 376-3000

Teacher Nomination

Stephen Wilding, fifth-grade teacher, and Jessica Tewers, first-grade teacher at Sunset Ridge “Great teachers at Sunset Ridge! I’d like to nominate Stephen Wilding (fifth grade) and Jessica Tewers (first grade). Both are very gifted teachers! Mr. Wilding makes learning fun and got my son interested in American history! Mrs. Tewers helped my daughter with reading this year by encouraging her, therefore, giving her the confidence to do it!”

—Parent Sash Hess

Village Meadows Elementary School (P–6) 2020 W. Morningside Dr. Phoenix villagemeadows.dvusd.org (602) 467-6300

Deer Valley High School 18424 N. 51st Ave. Glendale dvhs.dvusd.org (602) 467-6700

Sandra Day O’Connor High School 25250 N. 35th Ave. Phoenix sdohs.dvusd.org (623) 445-7100

West Wing School (K–8) 26716 N. High Desert Dr. SW, Peoria westwing.dvusd.org (623) 376-5000

BACKPACK SAFETY Choose a backpack with wide, padded shoulder straps and a padded back.

Pack light. Organize the backpack to use all of its compartments. Pack heavier items closest to the center of the back. The backpack should never weigh more than 10 to 20 percent of your child’s body weight.

Always use both shoulder straps.

Slinging a backpack over one shoulder can strain muscles.

If your school allows, consider a rolling backpack. This type of backpack may be a good choice for students who must tote a heavy load. Remember that rolling backpacks still must be carried up stairs.

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home | HISTORY

It Always Rains after a Dry Spell The driest creeks, dustiest storms, least rainfall, and longest drought. Yep, Arizona has ’em all!

By Marshall Trimble

It’s that time of the year again when Arizona ranchers like to sit around discussing the dry weather. Each prevaricator likes to claim that their particular ranch has the driest creeks, dustiest storms, least rainfall, and longest drought. As a rule, the first liar doesn’t stand a chance. Some of ’em are so good at it you can’t believe ’em when they say they’re lyin’. O.D. Fuller once got caught tellin’ the truth, and it took him 30 minutes to lie his way out of it.

Arizonans like to boast that their heat is a dry heat, something that probably helps to explain why most of the rainfall around here is a dry rain. I’ve known folks who prayed their family picnic would get rained on so the youngsters would have something to tell their grandchildren. Optimism soars, and natives grab their umbrellas and raincoats when the television weatherman goes out on a limb and predicts a “slight chance of showers.” Waddie Culpepper once showed up at a bridal shower wearing a slicker.

I was headin’ west of Zuni, New Mexico, in a driving rainstorm a few years back.

The moment I hit the Welcome to Arizona sign, the rain stopped, the sun came out, and the pavement was bone dry. Being a practical kind of guy, I stopped, put my pickup in reverse, and backed into New Mexico just to savor a few more rainy moments before heading home.

My uncle Charlie Gilpin was born in Bisbee but spent most of his life in Yuma.

He swore that back in Ol’ Noah’s day when

During the summer of 19 90, a heat wave set all kinds of records in Arizona.

The climax came on June 26 when the temperature hit 122 degrees.

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it rained 40 days and 40 nights, Yuma only got a quarter of an inch. When Shorty Logsden and his wife, Sadie, moved from Oregon to Gila Bend, they went to buy an adobe house from an old prospector. The house looked like it would suit their needs, but before committing, Shorty looked up at the ceiling and asked, “Are you sure the roof doesn’t leak?” The prospector got a puzzled expression on his face and replied, “Leak what?”

Down near Willcox is a huge, dry lake bed. Old timers claim that at one time, its sparkling blue waters rivaled those of Lake Tahoe—that is, until a group of German tourists held a picnic there a few years ago.

They brought along a couple of kegs of beer and a barrel of pretzels. They guzzled all the beer, but there was still a half-barrel of pretzels, so they tossed the remainder in the lake. The fish started feasting on those pretzels, got so thirsty they drank all the water, and there hasn’t been enough rainfall since to refill it.

The drought also had an effect on religion. The churches out in Salome passed a water-saving ordinance that until the drought ended, the Baptists could only sprinkle, the Methodists used a damp cloth, and the Presbyterians issued rain checks.

During the summer of 1990, a heat wave set all kinds of records in Arizona. The climax came on June 26 when the temperature hit 122 degrees—that’s in the shade and 5 feet off the ground. It got so hot that cowboys out in Cave Creek were heatin’ their branding irons just by aimin’ ’em at the sun, and the bronze statues at the state capitol started sweating. A capitol police officer swore he saw Father Kino spur his horse, then ride over to a large shade tree. I checked the other day, and it’s still there. A man in Scottsdale wound up in the hospital with third-degree burns after jumping into his swimming pool to cool off.

Mirages have been known to fool the saltiest of old cowboys. Hector Salazar tells of a time when he was driving a bunch

The churches out in Salome passed a water-saving ordinance that until the drought ended, the Baptists could only sprinkle, the Methodists used a damp cloth, and the Presbyterians issued rain checks.

of thirsty cows across the Sulphur Springs Valley, sometimes referred to as the “Sufferin’ Springs Valley.” Most of the water holes had dried up and it looked like they weren’t gonna make it, but then he came upon a big pond where he camped for several days waterin’ his stock before he realized the pond was only a mirage—but he insisted, “It kept my cows from dyin’ of thirst.”

During a long drought in 1889, the Arizona Cattlemen’s Convention met in Phoenix, and rancher Daniel Houston Ming was asked to give the opening prayer. Dan was a salty old cattleman who normally accepted no man or beast as his master. But these weren’t normal times, and he needed a big favor and wasn’t too proud to humble himself before the Almighty. He removed his hat and, gazing toward the heavens, began: “Now Lord, I’m about to round you up for some plain talk.

Lord, I ain’t like those fellers who come bothering you every day.

Why, this is the first time I’ve ever tackled you for anything, and if you will only grant this, I promise I’ll never bother you again. We want rain, Good Lord, and we want it real bad and we ask you to send us some. But if you can’t or don’t want to send us any, doggone it, don’t make it rain over on the ranges in New Mexico but treat us all alike. Amen!”

And that ain’t no bull.

Mirages have been known to fool the saltiest of old cowboys.

Arizona’ s official state historian, Marshall Trimble, is a cowboy singer, a humorist, and a storyteller.

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s for th e Kerry enj oy s sea rc hin g antique sh op timenext pi ece an d scouring th e deserast for bullet perio d- auth ent ic art ifa cts such bo es, cas ings, lea d- sea led can s, w hiskeyiner’ttl . snuff can s, buttons , na ils , an d m s tools

Snapshot of the Past

Authentic artifacts find a place in an Anthem home.

By Sondra Barr

Kerry Oliveri, a retired New York City police officer, moved to her Anthem Parkside neighborhood in 2005 with her two kids. She chose the Reunion model because it featured five bedrooms. She also wanted a formal living room and a family room so she could set up her saloon/parlor room.

“My saloon/parlor room has existed in some form in three different homes now,” Oliveri says. “It is an ongoing work in progress, which continually evolves as we collect more antiques and artifacts. Many of the items in the room are antiques dated back to the late 1800s, which was the time period I was trying to simulate. The curio in the room contains many artifacts that were recovered on our hikes in the desert around Tombstone, Arizona.”

Now that Oliveri and her 16-year-old daughter and 14-year-old son (who requested their names not be printed because they don’t think Mom’s saloon room is “cool”) share the house with roommate Karen Heiser and her 14-year-old daughter, there’s a full house. “We like to sit in the room when it is quiet, which isn’t often in a household with three children, and enjoy the feeling of stepping back in time,” Oliveri says.

The saloon/parlor room is certainly a conversation starter and draws a lot of attention from guests.

“We also like that it feels like a snapshot in time from a bygone era,” Oliveri says.

“We have w orke d ha rd to m ake th e room appe ar auth enti c by rese ar ch in g sa loon s an d ho mes from th e er a an d re creating th em as best as w e could. ”

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School Lunch Solutions Try these inventive tips to create a kid-approved sandwich.

Waterproof the Bread No one likes a soggy ‘wich for lunch. To waterproof the bread before adding meat and fillings, spread a thin layer of butter edge-to-edge on the inside of each bread slice.

Ditch the Square Don’t you know it’s not hip to square? Nix the standard box and stamp out something unusual for your kids’ sandwich. Check out lunchpunch.com for some inventive cutters to create a variety of shapes like animals, objects, and more.

Unusual Combos Let your kids experience flavors outside their comfort zone. Try unusual sandwich combos like apple and cream cheese, baked beans on a roll, peanut butter and grated carrot, or ham and cheese with a pineapple ring to mix things up.

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food | HOME COOKING Kelli ’ s su m mer p asta ants on a lo g, ly c h ee , fru c h er ri es , an d Ju ic e P it , lus c h ew ab les

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Brown Baggin’

Dietitian Kelli Morgan packs a nutritious punch in her kids’ lunch boxes.

Another school year is about to begin. If you’re like me, you have the best intentions of making creative social-media-post-worthy lunches every day.

The reality is that we make a couple of creative lunches and then revert back to the same convenient “brown bag” variety we all know and love. Here are a few of my tips to keep your kids’ lunches fun and creative every day!

I recently bought the PlanetBox for my daughter. It’s a stainless-steel compartmentalized lunch box. Its shape inspires me with ideas on how to fill those little compartments. And my kids love to give me their ideas, too! Even if you don’t have a compartmentalized lunch box, you can still try these ideas.

I mix up my kids’ entrees in their lunch daily—sandwiches, wraps, pasta, salad, and pizza. This way, they get something new every day, and it’s easy for me to come up with a new sandwich or pasta idea. I like to pack them healthy pizza on Friday when the school is eating pizza so they don’t feel left out!

I always pack a fruit and a vegetable, and I also try to change them up. My kids also love it when I make a fruit salad, and this provides them with three or four different fruits in one lunch. Lunch is a great time to try out new fruits and vegetables because your kids will be hungry and they won’t have any other options.

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Kelli Morgan, R.D., is a registered dietitian living in and loving Anthem. She’ s also a total foodie.

She completed her dietetics degree and internship at Syracuse University in New York. She loves preparing, cooking, and eating delicious foods. She shares all of her recipes on kellird.com.

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Kelli’s Summer Pasta

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Dressing

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Combine the dressing ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth and creamy. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook according to the package’s directions. Add the green beans at the last four minutes of the pasta’s cooking time.. Drain the pasta and green beans. Transfer to a large glass bowl.

Pour the dressing over the top of the pasta and green beans. Stir to combine. Top with tomatoes and basil.

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better b e aut y, h e alth , i n si d e

Want to melt calories away and tone yourself up? These basic movements are designed to effectively engage and strengthen your core. To complete this workout, set a timer for 45 seconds for each exercise, with a 15-second break in between. Progress through the workout three to four times, with a 1-minute rest in between each circuit, if necessary.

Side Twists: a. Sit on the floor with knees bent, heels lifted slightly off the ground, and fists clenched, and lean your torso back 45 degrees. b. Slowly lower upper body and twist torso to each side; left and right makes one repetition.

Standing Side Crunch: a. Stand with feet wide apart and hands above your head, holding a bar or a broom. b. Lift your left leg to the side as you lower your left elbow and raise your left knee so they meet in one fluid movement, working the waistline.

Squat, Pivot, Punch This exercise can be done with or without a punching bag. a. Start in a squatting position with hands ready at chest height. b. When you have squatted fully, reverse direction and begin to stand back up, keeping your knees slightly bent. Pivot and turn your upper body toward your left. c. Powerfully punch your right arm across your body and up diagonally at about a 45-degree angle. Pivot through your hips, feet, and knees as you punch up and across. Switch sides on next round.

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better | PREVENTION

Keep the Back-to-School Bugs at Bay!

Dr. Clifford Gazda offers suggestions to reduce the risk of your children contracting and transmitting disease.

Back-to-school time for students means taking new and exciting classes; signing up for sports, clubs, and other extracurricular activities; and catching up with old friends and making new ones. For parents, it means new schedules and a break from the summer activities. It’s an exciting time, no matter how old you are!

With all the hustle and bustle, it’s easy for students to get run down at a time when they’re exposed to myriad germs. After the back-to-school viruses go around, parents and other family members will often contract these illnesses as well. To reduce the risk of contracting and transmitting disease, physicians often recommend that students be evaluated prior to starting the school year. This typically means a complete physical and review of immunization status and the possible administration of vaccines.

Vaccines work by exposing an individual to inactivated or weakened germ particles to induce an immune response. In time, that person will produce antibodies against the particles creating immunity to that germ.

When confronted with the real thing, the immunized individual’s body recognizes and protects that person from infection.

The first vaccine was created more than 100 years ago to fight the smallpox virus. Worldwide vaccination has been so successful that the World Health Organization certified eradication of smallpox in 1979.

Today, there are vaccines for

Clifford Gazda, MD, is a practicing family medicine doctor.

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a variety of illnesses, some of which can be devastating if contracted. Partnered with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, physicians can recommend to their patients what vaccinations to get and when they should be given. We can “catch up” those that have missed doses and, depending on the vaccination, check if a patient is immune.

Vaccination may not be for everyone. Those with weakened immune systems, for example, should discuss with their doctor whether certain vaccinations should be administered.

My goal is promotion of wellness and healthy lifestyles. That starts with preventing illness before it happens. Washing hands and sanitizing areas is a great first step. Seeing a physician around back-to-school time for an exam and review of immunizations is another. We can answer questions, give vaccines, and get you and your family on the road to better health.

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Stylist Martin Weston on the latest hairstyles for back-to-school style.

It’s back-to-school time. Every department store has a sale on clothes, shoes, socks and underwear, notebooks, pens, paper, and everything else that’s on the teachers must-have and wish lists. Summer vacation is finally over for those going back to school. On the other hand, for some parents, this is when their vacation begins.

Say goodbye to the long days of summer and sleeping until noon. Back to school means you’ll have much less time each morning to fret over what hairstyle looks best. For this reason, you’ll need an easy, low-maintenance style that looks great and trendy. Here are some ideas to take you from simple summer looks to back-to-school hair easily.

Short Hair

It seems that every week, another celebrity has followed the trend of cutting her hair into an edgy, super-flirty pixie. Even Disney’s Rapunzel cut her hair short. For some, the new look has been transformative! If you have the right face shape and hair texture, this cut could be quite freeing. Style your new cut with an extreme side part and let the longer fringe fall toward the face, or sweep it out of your eyes. Spike it, scrunch it, or emphasize the texture using gels or creams. This cut is artfully flirtatious and playfully cool. If you’re limited on time, a short cut is a snap to style. Ditch the ponytail and jump into the new school year with attitude!

Here are a few celebrities who’ve empowered others with the freedom to experiment with their hair by cutting theirs short: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Lawrence, Pamela Anderson, Jennifer Hudson, Charlize Theron, P!nk, Emma Watson, Michelle Williams, Alicia Keys, Evan Rachel Wood, Anne Hathaway, and Miley Cyrus.

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Medium-Length Hair Shoulder grazing, show stopping, and hot, hot, hot! Whether your hair is straight, wavy, or curly, keeping it cut so it falls at your shoulders or collarbone will have you looking fabulous on your first day back to school. A few well-placed medium to long layers coupled with a long fringe will keep this cut from looking too heavy. Use a flatiron to create smooth texture with bouncy ends that kiss your shoulders, or use a 1½–inch-barrel curling iron for effortless waves. Add a few beach blonde highlights or caramel undertones for a lasting summer impact. A medium-length cut still allows you to pull it back for sports or when you’re working out. The styling options are limitless. Have your hairdresser show you a new way of styling your hair every time you’re in the salon for a trim.

If you decide to cut your hair to medium length, here are some celebrities you’re in good company with: Claire Danes, Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Alba, Rachel McAdams, Reese Witherspoon, Amy Poehler, Katy Perry, Sienna Miller, Keira Knightley, Scarlett Johansson, Jenny McCarthy, and Taylor Swift.

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Long Hair Besides Snow White, I can’t think of a single Disney Princess who didn’t have long hair. Why is that? Glamorous and touchable, long hairstyles ooze romance and sex appeal. Cutting long, subtle layers keeps the length full and thick, or you can maintain it one length. If you were born with luxurious hair, then show it off! Turn some heads this year in the hallway with your hair styled sleek straight; with bohemian waves or ringlets, braids, or plaits; half up; or an updo with a bun. You could also enhance your hair’s thickness and length by adding extensions. Talk to your stylist, as salons offer many different techniques using either 100 percent human hair, synthetics, or a combination of both.

Some long-hair show-offs include Angelina Jolie, Sofia Vergara, Beyoncé, Emmy Rossum, Fergie, Jennifer Lopez, Megan Fox, Selena Gomez, Carrie Underwood, Haley Reinhart, and Grace Potter.

As you prepare for your first year in college or your last year of junior high or high school, consider who will be your hair-inspiring muse. There’s a lot riding on making that first impression. Be the best you—and be astounding!

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A hairstylist, a salon educator, and an artist, Martin Weston sees artistry everywhere. After working in the beauty industry for 30 years, he’ s still passionate about creating amazing looks for his clients.

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Teaching Kids to Love Real Food

Make your food choices a priority: lead by example, and your kids will follow, says fitness mentor Michelle Steinke.

People ask me all the time how I get my kiddos to eat so healthy. My answer is simple: I have rarely given them a choice on the subject. Long before I knew I wanted to be healthy for me, I decided I wanted my kids to grow up healthy from the start.

I grew up eating many of the foods most of us grew up eating—tons of boxed items, not many veggies, and very little fruit. We had prepacked meals with sky-high sodium and sugar levels, and that’s all I ever knew food to be. The idea of “fresh and whole” was completely foreign to me from a very young age. Furthermore, the idea of a snack being anything other then a boxed item was unheard of. It never dawned on me that a snack could be a fruit, a veggie, or nuts.

In 2006 and 2008, my life changed dramatically, and along came my two beautiful little babies. At that point, I resigned myself from the very start that my kids would get a cleaner start to life. After all, we invest so much in our children, and I don’t know

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Michelle is the founder and CEO of 1FW Training and the future One Fit Widow Foundation. After losing her husband in 2009, Michelle found a new love for fitness as a grief-coping mechanism.

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a single good parent out there who does not want the very best for them. We spend weeks or even months researching their schools. We bend over backward to make sure they own the latest and greatest electronic toy, and we pay thousands each year so they can be involved in sports and get an edge on the future. Yet when it comes to food, we wave our hands in the air and resign ourselves to the idea that they just won’t eat healthy foods. Why is that? Does anyone else see a flaw in that theory?

Food is what makes up our bodies. Food plays a role in how healthy children grow, how they behave in school and at home, how they study for a test, and how they perform at those sporting events. Food is not a casual afterthought—it’s 100 percent of what makes our bodies run and function. You are what you eat, and that goes for the kids, too!

Parents ask me to help them change their children’s way of eating. Often, my first question is: “Are you as the parent willing to change your eating along with theirs?”

Kids are a reflection of you, and if you won’t make your health a priority, why would they? Be a mirror and show them how to eat. Make your health a priority, lead by example, and your children will follow. Teach them what food does for them in a very real way. Kids are smart and they love to learn, so take the time to teach them. I don’t allow electronics at my table, but every once in a while, we play a game in which the kids guess what their food is doing to make their bodies healthier and stronger. I state a food item, and they tell me if it’s a fruit, a veggie, a protein, or a carb. Then they guess what it does for their body, and finally we Google a reliable source from which I read to them what the food we are eating is doing to make their bodies better. We all have fun, and we all learn at least one new thing. I teach them that sugar is addictive and why we want to pick our foods so wisely. My daughter is 7 years old now and probably knows more about food and its value than most adults do.

We practice balance at our house. I’m the parent, so I decide what gets purchased from the grocery store that they’ll help me cook. I don’t cave to endless requests for boxed food, and that’s because they never make them. I wouldn’t give that control to a 5- and a 7-year-old anyway. However, I did say that I rarely give them choices.

When we go out to eat or attend a birthday party, all rules are off, and I let them order anything they want. Sometimes they make good choices, and sometimes they don’t, but either way it’s okay, because 85 percent of the time, they eat whole, balanced meals. Plus, I believe the balance keeps them in check and allows them to see firsthand how food makes them feel. Both will usually complain of a stomachache within an hour of making bad choices, and I use that as a learning moment to talk more about food.

Making changes can be frustrating, but remember why you are making them and how your children will thank you in the years to come. You’re giving them a gift that is priceless—their health.

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Dermal Fillers

Beauty expert Jacqueline StarrHubert injects some wisdom into the search for eternal youth.

By Jacqueline Starr-Hubert

When reaching for the fountain of youth, take note that cosmetic surgery isn’t for everyone. Frankly, it should be the last route one takes. There are many tools a provider can use when in the search for a youthful appearance. If you thought Botox was amazing, buckle your seat belts—fillers are the easiest and fastest method in achieving a more young-looking you. Fillers have revolutionized the field of esthetics and have become one of the most popular nonsurgical options for solving aging skin problems. In keeping with true “Jacque form,” let’s break it down into simple terms.

Why Would One Need to Have Dermal Fillers?

As we age, we experience what is called dermal thinning. At around 40 years old, we stop producing collagen, and that begins the thinning process. Wrinkles and folds are created as a result of this.

How Do They Work?

The product is injected directly in the area where correction is needed. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a popular type of filler, and because we have HA in our skin already, the compatibility is great.

Much like a sponge, its primary function is to bind and absorb water, which creates volume in the face. In this way, HA can be thought of as the body’s internal moisturizer. The product essentially pulls moisture from the surrounding tissue, causing a plumping action. Voilà!

Common Areas to Treat: • filling in wrinkles, fine lines, and deep creases • improving other imperfections, such as scars • filling out thin or wrinkled lips • plumping up cheeks • contouring the jaw line and other areas of the face Risks: All fillers have a downside, including the risk of allergic reaction and the formation of tiny bumps under the skin. In some cases, those bumps may be permanent. A bluish skin discoloration known as the Tyndall effect is also possible. The color change

Jacqueline Starr-Hubert, ME, MLT, has been an Anthem resident since 2001. A medical esthetician/laser technician and makeup artist, she works at Bellina Medspa.

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can last for several months, but there are treatments available. In very rare cases, skin cells may die if the wrinkle fillers are not used properly.

If you ultimately decide on fillers to renew your youth, carefully vet the physician who’s going to inject you.

Expected Down Time: • Possible bruising and swelling at the treatment site. Do not receive injections prior to a big event; allow two to three weeks to heal so that you’re your best at the occasion.

What To Avoid Prior to Injection: • Alcohol (night before and day of) • Vitamin E • Aspirin • St. John’s Wort • Ibuprofen (Motrin, Nuprin, or Advil) and Naproxen (Aleve) You should avoid the following for at least 24 hours after treatment: • Strenuous exercise • Consumption of alcoholic beverages • Extended exposure to sun or heat • Omega 3 Fish oil and krill supplements, which thin your blood and will increase your risk of bruising How to Prepare: Arnica montana, a homeopathic substance, one or two days before treatment to help reduce bruising. Found in health food stores.

Pricing: Do not shop for dermal fillers based on the price. Dermal filler treatment is relatively expensive because you are paying for the product and the expertise of the injector. We all have a budget, but this is not where you should bargain-shop. Ask your friends for referrals. Remember—this is an artistic skill. Actually, over 70 percent of dermal fillers are injected by cosmetic nurses. Fillers are sold in syringes. You will purchase it by syringe, and any unused product cannot be saved for later.

This esthetic tool is nothing short of amazing. I hope that I’ve shortened the learning curve for you. In parting, let me leave you with this final thought: Beauty is about how you feel, not how others see you. My personal goal has always been to be a “younger me,” but within reason. Avoid being overtreated or undertreated. If your professional recommends a certain number of syringes and your budget won’t allow that, my advice is to save until you can. The correction will not justify the subtle result or the investment.

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The Dangers of Energy Drinks

Local pharmacist Tara Storjohann offers educated answers to your health care questions.

Q: MY 15-YEAR-OLD SON LIKES TO HAVE AN ENERGY DRINK BEFORE HE WORKS OUT. IS THIS HARMFUL TO HIM? IF SO, WHAT WOULD BE A GOOD SUBSITUTE? It’s no secret that energy drink usage among teens and adults is on the rise. It’s impossible to go to the grocery store or gas station without being bombarded by displays and signs advertising the latest trendy version of them.

The marketing of these drinks seems to be aimed at teens and young adults, so it should not be a surprise that we often see kids with them in their hands.

So what’s in these drinks? To give that jolt of energy, many manufacturers pack in high amounts of caffeine with a combination of other natural stimulants and ingredients, such as guarana, taurine, yerba mate, and green tea, and top it all off with a hefty amount of sugars to deliver that buzz. In addition, most contain synthetic colors, flavors, sweeteners, and preservatives.

Few can deny that caffeine has its perks— in low doses. Studies show improved cognition, reaction time, and mood if 100 mg per day or less of caffeine are consumed.

Depending on the type of activity or sport they’re involved in, some athletes feel that caffeine enhances their performance. The practice of consuming large amounts of caffeine immediately prior to exercise, however, has added dangers. The first concern I have with the usage of energy drinks is the high amount of the stimulant in these beverages. It’s important to know that, unlike soda or coffee, energy drinks are not currently regulated by the FDA. They are considered dietary supplements because they contain herbs and natural ingredients.

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to skirt disclosure of the caffeine dose, although some brands do provide the information. In addition, the added ingredients may enhance the stimulant effect of the drink above the caffeine dosage.

According to The American Academy of Pediatrics, adolescents should ingest no more than 100 mg of caffeine a day and younger children shouldn’t drink caffeinated beverages on a regular basis. To give you an idea of how much caffeine is in these drinks, Rockstar Punched contains 240 mg of caffeine per 16 oz. can, and Rockstar 2X Energy Extra Caffeine contains 250 mg per 12 oz. can. The “energy shot” drinks contain upwards of 240 mg of caffeine in a 2 oz. shot.

Just one of the above drinks a day would put your child well above the recommended amount. And the more of these drinks that are consumed, the higher the excess amount of stimulants would be.

The second concern I have are the dangerous health effects that have become associated with energy drink consumption.

Too much caffeine can cause nervousness, trouble sleeping, nausea, vomiting, rapid heartbeat, and higher blood pressure. In children who may have hidden heart risks, sudden death can occur. The caffeine in these drinks is also a mild diuretic, so if your son or daughter continues to use energy drinks or caffeine prior to working out, he or she will need to be careful to not get dehydrated.

Natural energy boosters that I would encourage: • Eating a healthy diet There is no special “energy diet,” but for overall health, experts agree that a diet with lots of fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean proteins is the best.

• Eating frequent meals Eat small meals and snacks every three to four hours rather than a few large meals. This will help keep energy, mood, and blood sugar steady.

Tara has resided in Anthem for over 11 years and is a wife, a mom, a pharmacist, and an assistant professor in the College of Pharmacy at Midwestern University in Glendale. She is a health advocate and is passionate about helping others achieve their wellness goals. You can reach Tara through her website at tarastorjohann.com.

• Maintain adequate hydration According to the Mayo Clinic experts, water is generally the best way to replace lost fluids. But if your child is exercising for more than 60 minutes, he or she should use a sports drink such as Gatorade or Powerade. Sports drinks can help maintain the body’s electrolyte balance and give a bit more energy because they contain carbohydrates.

• Get sufficient sleep This one is obvious, but if your kid is low on energy, make sure he or she is getting adequate sleep at night. Research has shown that teenagers need an average of 9 to 10 hours of sleep at night, so have your child put away the cell phone, computer, and television and catch some much needed z’s.

The dangers of energy drink consumption have recently become more and more apparent. Several types of energy drinks are linked to thousands of emergency room visits yearly, and numerous unexpected deaths have occurred in apparently healthy persons. All this has raised calls for closer scrutiny and possible regulation by the FDA. My advice is to encourage your teen to ditch the energy drink in lieu of the above natural strategies and alternatives.

He or she will feel better in the long run and be a better athlete for it.

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2 Teacher’s writing implement 20 years ago 3 What you usually do on fourth down 4 Where school food is served

6 Sketched 7 You might see this kind of substance in a chemistry lesson 8 Level of a group of students 12 Goes with a tea, for example 13 Collection of numbers in math 14 Advanced study group led by teacher 15 September holiday (2 words) 17 Shakespearean tragedy 19 In soccer, scoring against yourself (2 words) 20 Old form of you 21 Football tackle 23 Computer memory 25 Decade number 26 Be situated horizontally 30 It’s part of a pen 32 Barely make, with out 33 ______ display

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44009 N 50TH AVE. 40133 N NOBLE HAWK CT. 2563 W PRINCEVILLE DR. 41237 N WHISTLING STRAIT CT 42245 N STONEMARK DR

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